Tommy Pham Expected Back on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is expected to be back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the San Diego Padres. Pham has missed three games in a row since aggravating a groin injury, but he's been available as a pinch hitter. Pham has put up an excellent .323/.442/.535 line so […]

Bud Norris Expected to be Available for Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) expects to be available on Thursday when the Cardinals open up a series in San Diego against the Padres. Norris was able to long toss and throw off flat ground on Tuesday and said, "I feel confident I’ll be ready to go," referring to Thursday's game. Norris will […]

Dominic Leone Being Treated for a Nerve Issue

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone is currently being treated for a "baffling nerve issue in his upper arm." He felt something wrong in his throwing arm while warming up on Friday and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. There is no timetable for his return, but it sounds like there's a chance […]

Adam Wainwright Will Throw a Bullpen Session on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Assuming that goes as planned, the veteran righty could be cleared to return to the rotation against the Padres this weekend in San Diego. That being said, Wainwright commented that the team is "being real hush-hush about it." A previous […]

Carlos Martinez Not as Good as Expected on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez wasn't as good as his owners have come to expect on Tuesday, when he allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings. Only two of the runs were earned, but it was still a rather pedestrian outing for a guy […]

Francisco Lindor Has a Solid Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor had a strong game on Tuesday, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. After a slow start to the season, Lindor now has nine home runs and is hitting .289 with an .898 OPS. Fantasy owners who patiently waited out his slump are now reaping the rewards of […]

Matt Belisle Chooses to Become a Free Agent

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle refused a minor league assignment and chose to become a free agent. He had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last week after posting a disappointing 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He was effective for the Twins last season, though, so he should be able to […]

Danny Salazar Has His Rehab Shut Down

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has been shut down from his rehab program for at least the next seven to 10 days. Salazar was diagnosed with shoulder impingement tendinitis and had a platelet-rich plasma injection administered last week. There is currently no timetable for his return, but it's beginning to look like it might […]

Corey Kluber Manages a Quality Start Without His Best Stuff

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber worked his way to a quality start on Tuesday despite not having his best stuff. The Cleveland ace tossed six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk. He struck out four but took the loss as his offense was only able to score two runs. Kluber […]

Eagles Sign Matt Jones

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent running back Matt Jones. Jones ended up being the running back chosen by the Eagles out of three free agents who tried out. He was cut by Indianapolis last week after recording just five carries for 14 yards last season. Joining an already crowded backfield, Jones' chances of returning to […]

Adam Wainwright's Situation "Is More Fluid"

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) was previously reported as ready to rejoin the rotation on Saturday, but more recent reports are saying the veteran right-hander's situation is "more fluid." Wainwright will throw a bullpen session on Thursday and no further steps will be determined until after that bullpen session. It is possible […]

Terrance West Visits the Philadelphia Eagles

Free-agent running back Terrance West visited the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. West played in five games for the Baltimore Ravens last season, but this is the first known visit for him as a free agent this offseason. With Jay Ajayi atop the depth chart and plenty of bodies behind him, including Darren Sproles and Corey […]

Francisco Mejia Injured on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians catching prospect Francisco Mejia was forced to leave Tuesday's Triple-A game after being hit by a pitch on the left forearm. Mejia stayed in the game and finished out the inning on the bases, but was replaced behind the plate to start the next half inning. Triple-A Columbus manager Chris Tremie said Mejia […]

Ryan Sherriff Optioned to Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Sherriff was just activated from the disabled list over the weekend, allowing three runs in three innings of work. After a 30-pitch outing by Sherriff on Monday, the Cardinals needed a fresh arm in the bullpen, so Sherriff goes down and […]

John Brebbia Back in the Cardinals Bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher John Brebbia was called back up to join the Cardinals big league bullpen on Tuesday. Brebbia has been up and down several times already this season, as the Cardinals seem to be using a bullpen spot as a revolving door to get fresh arms in and tired arms out. Brebbia […]

Kolten Wong Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's a routine day off for Wong, who will be replaced at second base by Matt Carpenter. Greg Garcia will take Carpenter's usual spot at third base. Wong is off to a slow start this […]

Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup Again for Tuesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) remains out of the lineup for a third straight game on Tuesday. He's been available off the bench as a pinch hitter, so the injury isn't a huge concern, and Pham should be back in the starting lineup within the next few days. Harrison Bader will get at […]

Adam Wainwright on Schedule to Start on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) is on schedule to start Saturday's game against the Padres in San Diego. Wainwright has been on the disabled list twice already this season, the first time due to a hamstring injury and this time thanks to an elbow issue. Neither injury was a particularly significant one, […]

Harrison Bader Reaches Base Twice on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader reached base twice on Monday, recording a base hit and a walk. Bader was starting in center field and batting second in Tommy Pham's place. Bader has been playing a bit more recently due to injuries to a couple of Cardinals outfielders. He'd be a potentially solid fantasy piece […]

Paul DeJong Serves as the Cardinals Offense on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong recorded three hits on Monday, a double and two singles. In a game where the Cardinals only recorded four hits total, DeJong served as 75% of the offense. Despite some concerning swing-and-miss tendencies, DeJong is hitting .258 with an .833 OPS in the early going.

John Gant Struggles a Bit on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant struggled in his start on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five but took the loss, evening his record at 1-1. This was more or less a spot start for Gant, who will either move back into […]

Bud Norris Still Unavailable on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) was still unavailable for Monday's game. He's dealing with triceps soreness in his throwing arm and is currently undergoing treatment. Norris and the Cardinals both expect him to be ready to get back on the mound by the end of the week. In the meantime, manager Mike Matheny […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well in a Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) pitched well in a rehab assignment on Monday, tossing five scoreless innings for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals. The veteran righty gave up just two hits and struck out two without issuing a walk. Wainwright's next turn in the big league rotation would come this weekend in San […]

Tommy Pham Out of the Starting Lineup for Monday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is out of the starting lineup again for Monday's game against the Twins. Pham aggravated a groin injury over the weekend and did not start Sunday's game either. He was able to pinch hit, though, which likely means the injury is not particularly serious. Pham is day-to-day but […]

Cody Allen Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Sunday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen struggled on Sunday, blowing a save and taking a loss. He allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while getting only two outs. It was his first blown save and first loss of the season, but Allen has allowed at least one run in three of his last […]

Mike Clevinger Pitches Well on Sunday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger had a strong outing on Sunday, allowing two runs on just one hit, but four walks. He struck out 10 in his 7 1/3 innings. Clevinger was excellent in the first six innings, but lost his control a bit in the seventh and couldn't finish out the inning. He's […]

Carson Wentz Says His Goal is to Be Ready for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said that his goal is to be ready for Week 1 of the 2018 season. Wentz tore his ACL in December, but everything has gone well in his rehab from surgery and the young quarterback seems to be healing well. Despite Eagles coaches implying or outright stating that they'd like […]

Alexi Ogando Called Up to Join the Indians

The Cleveland Indians called up relief pitcher Alexi Ogando from Triple-A Columbus on Friday. Ogando signed a minor league contract with Cleveland in December and posted strong numbers in Triple-A, earning his promotion. In 18 2/3 innings across four Triple-A starts, Ogando posted a 2.89 ERA with a 14:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Even though he was […]

Giovanny Urshela Designated for Assignment on Friday

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela was designated for assignment on Friday. The 26-year-old utility infielder made appearances at first, second, third, and shortstop last season. He was expected to make the team out of Spring Training, but a hamstring injury kept him off the Opening Day roster. He was hitting well in Triple-A, slashing .324/.405/.432, […]

Jeff Beliveau Designated for Assignment on Friday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Jeff Beliveau was designated for assignment on Friday. Beliveau appeared in five games for Cleveland, pitching 3 1/3 innings while allowing four runs on five hits and four walks. The 31-year-old lefty will likely clear waivers and report to Triple-A Columbus.